Just a week after Pay Up, Lucerne Valley’s Chuck returns with Nightmare Days, a follow-up that feels less like a stopgap and more like a statement. This new single dials up the melody without sacrificing the raw, lived-in punk rock grit that defines the band’s sound.
There’s a surprising sharpness to the track. It’s catchy, but not too polished. Tight, but still wild around the edges. The band leans into the contrast with ease, the vocals riding the line between defiant and disillusioned, supported by driving drums and guitar work that knows exactly when to roar and when to restrain.
For a band with roots stretching back to the ‘90s, Nightmare Days proves Lucerne Valley’s Chuck still has something to say and the energy to scream it out loud. Fast, melodic, and unfiltered, this one’s a reminder that some voices get sharper with age.
